February 13, 2018, 03:51 PM | #26 |
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I don't understand why CZ hasn't made an alloy version of their full-sized guns. There would be a noticeable difference in carry weight, which can make a difference as the day wears on.
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February 13, 2018, 04:20 PM | #27 |
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I think the polymer it’s just cheaper to manufacture and they can sell at a lower cost vs developing an aluminum frame.
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February 13, 2018, 04:54 PM | #28 |
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The 75D PCR, and P-01 are pretty close to full size, service pistols. Yes, they are Compacts, but with the plethora of sub compacts out there, they are still comparatively pretty large. No complaints here, I own a PCR, and would love to have a P-01 also.
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I've had a bunch of CZs over the years, including a bunch of 75Bs and a 75B Compact or two (the steel-framed models.) I eventually moved the Compacts on because those smaller steel-framed guns offered little advantage over the full-sized steel model. (I never cared for the decocker models.) I would THINK (but have no way of knowing for sure) that an ALLOY-framed fullsize gun would be lighter than the steel-framed 75B Compact, and a better carry gun. That would a be more-desirable full-size gun for many folks than the standard steel-framed 75B. (Some might like a decocker-equipped versions, but I prefer the safety-equipped ones.) . Last edited by Walt Sherrill; February 13, 2018 at 05:35 PM. |
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February 13, 2018, 07:17 PM | #30 |
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I think the majority of people looking for a carry gun will buy the smaller alloy versions or go with polymer. Are there people that want a fullsize alloy gun? Probably, but how much of a market does that represent? I don't think CZ would deliberately pass on more money if they thought the demand was there, especially as they have shown willingness to have a moderately sized catalog.
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February 13, 2018, 10:40 PM | #31 | |
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All that written, a reader might understand why I'm surprised we never saw an alloy-framed full size gun. Maybe CZ felt the polymer-framed Phantom addressed the need for a lighter full-size gun, as the Phantom weighs in at 29.4 oz, which is just 1.3 oz. heavier than the P-01, (but 11 ounces less than the similarly sized SP-01). Unhappily, the Phantom is apparently not available in a "convertible" Omega or safety-only format. (When comparing specs on the CZ website, I was surprised to see that the RAMI weighs just 3.5 ounces less than the Phantom!!) . Last edited by Walt Sherrill; February 15, 2018 at 10:54 AM. |
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